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THE CLARION OF 1934

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The Clarion

1934

SENIOR CLASS

of

UNIVERSITY
HIGH SCHOOL

VOLUME VI

NORMAL, ILLINOIS

DEDICATION

We dedicate this Clarion to
the spirit of cooperation that
made its publication possible,
to the cooperation for which
our school stands and which is
represented by the cog-wheel
in our emblem,

F O R E W O R D

The Senior Cl ass of 1934
presents this Clarion to the stu¬
dents of University High School
hoping that the readers will
enjoy the perusal of these pages
as much as the staff' enjoyed
collecting them for the annual.

Staker, Brmegar, Ingram, McConkey, Miss Stroud, FitzHenry, Miss Webb, Anderson
Taylor, Olson, Wolf, Turner, Holley, Coen, Yates

The Staff

After a late start and encountering a number of delaying obstacles the staff
of the 1934 Annual succeeded in producing this book for University High
School. Had it not been for the excellent cooperation of the members, the
careful guidance of our sponsors, and the generous permission of President
Fairchild, this memory book would have been an impossible task.

OLD MAIN

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To Dr. Fairchild, President of the Illinois 5^
normal University, who made it possible for us to publ, sjl
this book, we are deeply grateful. |

r. W. FAIRCHILD

MARY D. WEBB
Commerce

BERNICE TUCKER
Home Economics

KATHERINE E. CARVE r
F oreign Language

For twenty years Air. Pringle has been principal of the
University High School. He will be remembered by all
of us as long as we recall our high-school days.

ROBERT FLLWOOD
English

JOSEPH M. O ROURKE

Mathematio

RALPH WALDO PRINGLE

RUTH STROUD

English

Eleanor Whitehouse Cup

Probably the .greatest honor that can fall to a commercial
student at the University High School is to receive the Eleanor
Whitehouse cup. which was donated to the school a number of

rears ago by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. \\ hitehouse.

The cup given in memory of their daughter Eleanor who

passed away when a senior at U. High, symbolizes the fine
spirit, co-operation, and ability which our student body holds

S ° ^This year the cup was awarded to Charlotte Taylor because
of her high-school scholastic standing, and because of her
outstanding high-school record. The seniors are indeed proud
to have a member of their class receive this high honor.

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Home Room System

Our final year in U. High was marked by a new form of
assembly procedure in which the entire student body was
divided into ten groups, each sponsored by a faculty member.
Each group met in a different room and had separate programs
and announcements. Near the end of each assembly period,
everyone met in the study hall for a brief general assembly

? eno * C canno *- Y et sa v whether the experiment has proved
favorable to all but the majority feel that it has been well
worth the while.

POLLOCK KIMBLE BEYER MARTIN WALTON

MESHLING YATES HARE HOWARD KRAFT

POLLOCK, NANCY MEHSLING, MARTHA

ThaJian (3, 4), secretary (spring 4); Toc-Toc- Home Economics Club (4).

Toe (3); Clarion Staff (1); Honor Roll.

KIMBLE, PAUL

Track (3, 4), captain (4); Football (3, 4).
BEYER, ALICE

Class President (1); Thalian (2, 3, 4), presiden
(fall 4, spring 4); Girls' Glee Club (1, 3, 4)
president(4); G.A.A. (I, 2, 3, 4), vice-presiden
l 3 }' President (4); Boomerang; High Brow Ladies
balutatorian; Clarion Staff (4)

YATES, WILMA

Transfer from Bloomington High School; Clarion
Staff (4); Home Economics Club (4), secretary
(4); G.A.A. (4).

HARE, FRANCIS
Tennis (4).

MARTIN, ROGER

Rostrum (2, 3,4), vice-president (spring

Boys Glee Club <1); Toc-Toc-Toc (3); Artis
(’), Clarion Staff (3); Track (1); Boomeran

WALTON, ARDITH

Honor Roll, treasurer
(2, 3), treasurer (3).

(2); Girls' Glee Club

HOWARD, HENRIETTA

Girls Glee Club (2, 3, 4), secretary ( 4 );

G.A.A. (2, 3, 4), secretary (4).

KRAFT, WANDA

I. S. N. U. Commerce Club (4).

SENIORS

HANBACK WALSTON SAGE COLE OLSON

FARNHAM STEPHENS OESCH SCOTT WALKER

HANBACK, DONNA

Transfer from Peoria Central High School.

WALSTON, OLIN

Art Club (2, 3), vice-president (3).

SAGE. MARGARET

Class treasurer {3) * vice-president {1); Oirls
Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); G.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4),
vice-president (4); Honor Roll.

COLE. ROSS

Transfer from Bloomington

High School.

OLSON, MABEL

Transfer from Cisco High
Club (4); Home Economics

School; Girls’
Club (4).

Glee

FARNHAM, RUTH

Thalian (3, 4), treasurer (spring 3, winter 4),
secretary (fall 4), vice-president (spring 4); Girls’
Glee Club (1); Toc-Toc-Toc (3); Artisans (2, 3),
secretary-treasurer (2); G.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4);

Boomerang; High Brow Ladies.

STEPHENS, WENDELL MAX
Baseball (4),

OESCH, WINIFRED

Girls’ Glee Club (3, 4).

SCOTT, ADRIAN

Class vice-president (3); Rostrum (2, 3, 4),

president (fall 3, winter 4); Thalian-Rostrum
Debate (3); Toc-Toc-Toc (3); Football (3, 4);
Basketball (4); Baseball (l, 2, 3, 4); Track

(3, 4); Boomerang; Gammer Gurton’s Needle;

Honor Roll; Social Committee (4).

WALKER, TRUNELLA

Home Economics Club
Honor Roil.

(4); G.A.A. (1, 2);

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TURNER

MOBERLY

INGRAM

HENSLEY

HALL

ANDERSON

AYERS

KOHLER

HOLLEY

McConnell

TURNER. ROBERT G. , . . „ ,

Rostrum (3, 4), vice-president (spring 3); Boys
Glee Club (3, 4). treasurer (3, 4); Editor-in-
chief, Clarion (4); Toc-Toc-Toc (3); Program
committee (3); Lecture board (4); Rules

committee (4); Thalian-Rostrum Debate (spring

3, fall and spring 4); Ask the Professor; High
Brow Ladies; Boomerang; Class speaker; Honor

Roll.

INGRAM, ELAINE

Home Economics Club (4), president (4);
Clarion Staff (4).

HALL, ROBERT

Transfer from Normal Community High School;
Rostrum (3, 4), vice-president (fall 4), secretary
(winter 4); Football (3. 4); Track (3, 4);

Baseball (4); Apportionment board; Rules

Committee.

AYERS, HELEN

Transfer from Bloomington High School; Girls’
Glee Club (2, 3, 4).

HOLLEY, DONALD

Class president (4), vice-president (2); Rostri
(3 4), vice-president (winter 3); Rostrum-Thali
Debate (spring 3, fall 4, spring 4); Busin
Manager, Clarion (4); Toc-Toc-Toc ('

Boomerang; Ask the Professor; High Brow Ladi

iionor Roll.

MOBERLY, ELOISE

Transfer from Ben Funk; Home Economics Club
(4).

HENSLEY, CLETUS

Football (4); Boys’ Glee Club.

ANDERSON, DOROTHY

Class secretary (3); Thalian (2, 3, 4); Thalian-
Rostrum Debate (fall 2, fall 4); Girls’ Glee Club
(1, 2, 4); Toc-Toc-Toc (3); G.A.A. (2, 3);
Honor Roll; Clarion Staff (4); Boomerang;
Faculty speaker.

KOHLER, RICHARD

Rostrum (2, 3, 4), treasurer (fall 3); Football
(5, 4); Track (4); Gammer Gurton’s Needle;
High Brow Ladies.

McConnell, lois

Home Economics Club (4).

FITZ HENRY

ELLSWORTH

THOMPSON

LATHROP

STUBBLEFIELD

DOBBS KILLIAN

TICK TAYLOR DURBIN

FITZ HENRY, CHARLOTTE

Thalian (2, 3, 4), president (spring 4); Thalian-
Rostrum Debate (fall, spring 4); Clarion Staff
(3, 4); Girls' Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4), treasurer
(3); Toc-Toc-Toc (3); Program committee (3);

Boomerang; Ask the Professor; Shirtsleeves;
Gammer Gurton’s Needle; Honor Roll.

ELLSWORTH, KEITH

Football (3, 4); Athletic board (4).

THOMPSON, ALICE

Home Economics Club (4).

LATHROP, FREEMAN

Transfer from Whitewater College High School;
Rostrum (4); Boys’ Glee Club (4); IS.N.U.
band and orchestra (4); High Brow Ladies.

STUBBLEFIELD, LOUISE

Thalian (3, 4), secretary (winter 4); Girls' Glee

Professor; Honor Roll; Gammer Gurton’s Needle.

Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Clarion Staff (3); Ask the

DOBBS, FRIEDA

Commercial curriculum.

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KILLIAN, MILDRED

Girls Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4), vice'president (4);
G A. A .(3); Honor Roll.

TICK. FRANK

Toc-Toc-Toc (3); Boomerang; Honor Roll; Class
speaker; High Brow Ladies.

TAYLOR, CHARLOTTE

G.A.A. (2, 3, 4); Clarion Staff (4).

DURBIN, GOLDIE

Home Economics Club (4).

WOLF WINKLEPLCCK STUBBLEFIELD CADE KOHLER

STOVER McCLURE COEN ORR STEELE

WOLF, VERE

Rostrum (3, 4), secretary {fall 4); Boys’ Glee
Club (2, 3, 4), president (3, 4); Clarion Staff
(2, 4); ToC'Toc-Toc (3); Program committee

( 2 ); Ask the Professor; Gammer Gurton’s Needle;
Valedictorian; \\ inner of second prize in National
Scholastic Literary Article Contest.

WINKLEPLECK, VIRGINIA

Class secretary (1, 4); Honor Roll.

STUBBLEFIELD, PRICE

I| ansf H l ro ™ Bloomington High School; Boys’

CADE, MARY

?XT/Gke 0 clb M (3. 0 4) COmmUnity High Sch °°''

STOVER, HELEN
Girls' Glee Club

McCLURE, DALE
Football (3, 4).

COEN, ELEANOR

Class president (2); Girls’ Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4);
Toc-Toc-Toc (3); G.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4); Ask

the Professor; Gammer Gurton’s Needle; Honor
Roll; Clarion Staff (3, 4).

ORR, DONALD

Rostrum (3, 4), president {spring 3); Boys’ Glee
Club (4); Orchestra (2, 3); Vidctte Staff (4U
Football 14); Basketball (4); Boomerang; High
Brow Ladies.

Rostrum (2, 3. 4), vice-president <
president (spring 4); Artisans <3)-

£*• til Bi ' skctkl11 H); Track (3 4).

r 4 d . (3 v, Apportionment board h)-’

Gurton’s Needle; High Brow Ladies ’

STEELE, ERNESTINE
G.A.A. (1, 2).

GATES

SUTTER

W 4TSON

HARPER McCONKEY DUESING

GATES, ELVIN

Transfer from Ben Funk; Track (4).

SLOOP, RUSSELL

Football (3, 4), captain (4); Basketball (4);

Baseball (3, 4).

SUTTER, MABEL

General Curriculum.

CARTER, ROBERT

Football (4); Baseball (3, 4), captain (4).

WATSON, JOHN

Rostrum (4); Athletic board (4); Football (3, 4);
Basketball (3, 4), captain (4); Baseball (3, 4).

HARPER. RENEE

Class president (3), treasurer (1); Thalian (2, 3,
4), president (spring 3>, secretary (fall 4), vice'
president (winter 4); Girls' Glee Club (1, 2, 3,
4), secretary (3); Toc-Toc-Toc (3), treasurer (3);
G.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4), treasurer (3); Boomerang;
Honor Roll; Class speaker.

McCONKEY, LYNN

Rostrum (2, 3, 4), secretary-treasurer (spring 4);
Artisans (1, 2); Vidette Staff (3); Clarion Staff
(4); Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Football manager (3);
Athletic board (2); Gammer Gurton’s Needle.

DUESING, MARIADA

Thalian (2, 3, 4), vice-president (winter 4);
Girls Glee Club (I, 2, 3, 4), vice-president (3),
pianist; G.A.A, (1, 2, 3, 4); Ask the Professor;
Gammer Gurton’s Needle; Honor Roll.

WILLIAMS, EDWARD

Transfer from Bloomington High School; I.S.N.U.
band and orchestra (1).

A Senior Retrospect

h „ e come to the end of our fourth successful htgh-school year, and
the dignified seat of scholarly seniors we look back over he man,
delightful experiences of our University High career kk e entered th.s mstf
tution four years ago as one of the brightest, liveliest, and largest classes on
record- now; we leave with the same qualifications!

With us two new teachers came into the school-Miss Ruth Stroud, instruct¬
or in English, and Miss Mary Webb, instructor in commerce. As one of their
first duties, they were assigned as sponsors to the class of 193 J. Tney have
performed their duties well, and we appieciate tnen aid in helping us o\er
many rough spots, which without them might have been seiious.

Of course, we have had to wriggle out of many scrapes and difficulties,
we have played many jokes and pranks on our student teachers, and doubtless
have been at times a care and worry to our critics; however, we’ll pass over
these things and record the events which have been more complimentary to us.

As freshmen we introduced the popular matinee dance. This practice be¬
came more and more popular until in our senior year, matinee dances have be¬
come almost weekly occurrences. As sophomores we sponsored several interest¬
ing assembly programs. As juniors we produced a fine play, "The Boomerang",
and a successful Junior-Senior Banquet, where Donald Holley, Renee Harper,
Donald Orr, Joe Castle, and Eleanor Coen represented the class in the program;

and as seniors we have done so many things that it will be necessary to
describe them in detail.

Probably one of the most important of the contributions of the senior class

^ S ^i°° 1 e xvas the all-school party sponsored during the Halloween

season, .he school had long needed such a social * get-together”, and the

sHynnf T th A r ent h e Y S pr ° Ved b y the ^Petition of'the event later in the
' r. so, t le c ass prepared two short comedies for its senior play

Another event to which we looked forward was Commencement Day. The
class elected Renee Harper and Frank Tick to represent them on the program.
The faculty’s choice was Dorothy Anderson and Robert Turner. Alice Beyer
was this year’s salutatorian and Vere Wolf the valedictorian. Others on the
honor roll were Ardith Walton, Robert Turner, Louise Stubblefield, Dorothy
Anderson, Renee Harper, Donald Holley, Charlotte FitzHenry, Mariada
Duesing, Virginia Winklepleck, Margaret Sage, Adrian Scott, Mildred Killian,
Nancy Pollock, Trunella Walker, Eleanor Coen, and Frank Tick. This is the
longest honor roll in the history of our school.

Throughout the entire high-school course, members of the class of '34 have
been prominent in extra-curricular activities. Charlotte FitzHenry, Dorothy
Anderson, Robert Turner, Donald Holley, and Adrian Scott have figured in
Thalian-Rostrum debates. Joe Castle, a member of our freshman class, won the
state contest for violinists, 1930-31. Paul Kimble, John Watson, Roderick
Kohler, Russell Sloop, and many others have starred in school athletics.
Rostrum, Thalian, Toc-Toc-Toc, the Glee Clubs, and other organizations have
listed many seniors for their most capable members. Seniors took many of the
leads in this year’s operetta, "Ask the Professor,” the first operetta to be given
on the campus for six years. WT are proud of our members, and we wish them
all possible success in their future vocations.

Senior Prophecy

Ti*i u /(-he oreat actress) as she settled herself
"Well,” said Charlotte Fltz “ e > g have a Mabel Olson rug on your
more comfortably in her Am —they're so dainty.”

floor, too. Everyone in ^ . £ j told you that the followmg conversation

Perhaps it woul ^ instructor of social science at Polka

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Dot e.enrei ) <mu t ' nose t hat vou come in contact with many of

“ h I’i'frteds “H'"in you P r P tours and in your New York apartment; but
onl, see Winifried olsch and Ardith Walton once in a white at a teache,;,
conference. Winnie, you know, 1, teaching physrcs at Gen ryvrlle and Ardrth „
head of the Latin department at Sassafras Corneis. Ardith tel s me _at Iildred
Killian is doing some experimental and research work in Georgia Tech

"Well our old high-school class hasn’t turned out so badly after all. You
know, Dot Anderson has a Hull House of her own in New York. She’s
accomplishing wonders, so I ve heard.

‘'Have you heard that Louise Stubblefield is in England teaching Latin?
You know Ive heard that she’s the author of those books signed T. N. T.”

"I ran across another old friend last year in Europe,” said Charlotte, "it
was Paul Kimble. You know he’s running a gymnasium for small boys now
in Germany.”

"No, but did you read that article in the Popular Science Monthly that was
contributed by Charlotte Taylor, Professor in the Colorado School of Mines.
I looked this person up and found her to be our old classmate,” I said.

' To mention another one who is living abroad,” Charlotte reminisced, I
met Madame Ilyavitch in Paris not so long ago. On the continent she’s known
as the Mother of Abstraction in Art. She leads a very Bohemian sort of life in

die Cafe Momus district. And Ruth Farnham is the premiere danseuse of the
Ballet Russe at La Scala, Milan.”

. ^ ell, speaking of dancing, Mariada Duesing has a dancing conservatory

m une i Michigan, and is doing a flourishing business,” I interposed.
C\ ' onna an ack is a chorus girl in a revue running in New York, now”
ar ^ n u contmue.. And do you know Martha Mehsling is designing clothes.”
old Clef-R UV j 1 ’ a / y° u simply can t open a magazine without seeing good
So aki^rt 75 CC advertisin S t00th Paste? He’s a famous model now.
manalnf hf Pnlln t? nU ° US life ’ B ° bby Hal1 is havin g a P rett y hard time
time,” Charlotte informed 1and ^ U ' ° £ L footba11 team at the same

just moved^gain—toPeork th^tim^-’^'C 1 Sm ‘ led ’ Lynn and . Elaine have

> 11 e * Marge and Rog have just returned

from their vacation in the Canadian Rockies. Did you see Mrs. Richard
Peterson’s (nee Renee Harper) portrait in the last Tribune?’”

"Yes, and Alice Beyer, the prominent Chicago osteopath, had her portrait
there too.”

"Lois McConnell is teaching commerce at B.H.S. and Alice Thompson has
recently developed a new type of fruit jar. Eloise Moberly is now running
Edgewood Dance Hall at Shirley. Goldie Durbin is a rural matron, just out of
town,” I recalled.

"I suppose Bob Carter’s fame as a baseball player (III League) and Russell
Sloop’s reputation as a retired pugilist have reached you. Adrian Scott has had
the usual fate of a traveling salesman and is living on a Wyoming cattle ranch.”

"Did you know that Henrietta Howard and Ernestine Steele are missionaries
in Brazil?” I asked.

Speaking of saving souls.” Charlotte cried, "Mary Cade is rivaling Aimee
Semple McPherson and runs a tabernacle in Hollywood.”

"And speaking of Hollywood, Trudy Walker is the latest craze. They call
her the Green Haired Goddess . The petite Miss Philiss Allen is her greatest
rival,” I narrated.

"You know I see Virginia Winklepleck quite often. She’s a buyer in the
New York shop where I get my frocks. Helen Stover is living in Cleveland,
and Max Stephens is working in a stocking factory.”

"Have you noticed that Mabel Sutter is editing the recipe department of
Good Housekeeping ? Frieda Dabbs is an agitator for a 23rd amendment.”

"Undoubtedly you’ve heard Robert Turner lecture. He’s really very
prominent. Have you noticed Keith Ellsworth’s appointment to the senate
treasury committee? Dale McClure is also a flourishing financier.”

"Yes, but not all of us have thrust ourselves into the lime light. Helen
Ayers is happily married; and Donald Holley is a family man in Freeport and
still drawing cartoons on the side. Donald Orr is a forest ranger out west.”

"Francis Hare has just taken Frank Tick’s place in the Jesuit Mission work.
Frank, you know, is now an Indian fakir in Bombay.”

"John Watson is the Teaberry sports reporter, and also the masked crooner.
Television has certainly brought a lot of masked people to the air. Wanda Kraft
is Mr. Barger’s secretary, and Price Stubblefield is running an ambluance.

"Perhaps you would be interested to hear that Olin Walston is the big
billiard-shark from Towanda, and that Edward Williams is playing in a new
orchestra at the Mingle Inn. They are having a walkathon there, and Ross Cole
is a likely winner. Oh, yes, Wilma Yates has just won honors for her typing and
shorthand efforts.”

"But the most uplifting position held by any of us, is that held by Freeman
Lathrop; he’s the director of the Leavenworth Prison Band.”

Hilton, Hensley, Peek, Schuler, Selders, Watkins, Pricer, Quinn
Hall, Fairchild, Neihouse, Deisel, Christianson, Kelly, Moberly, Tarleton, Blakeman, Evans, Butler

Harrison, King, Olson, Harmon, Evans, Blum, Rayden
Stephens, Hedgecock, Aldrich, Keith, Roozen. Hildebrandt, Hanson, Broughton, Norton, Vincent, Dodge

JUNIORS

JUNIOR ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO THE N.R.A.

The junior class waved its blue eagle high this year and were very successful
under the leadership of our General Johnson (Edwin Roozen).

With the following five projects in view for the coming year, General John¬
son appointed committees. The five projects were: the J.M.D. (Junior Mat¬
inee Dance), J. C. P. (Junior Class Play), J. R. C. (Junior Ring Ceremony),
and the J. S. B. (Junior-Senior Banquet).

The chairman for the J M. D. was J. Will Kelley. The committees under
him consisted of Nancy Evans, Dorothy Anne Olson, and Edward Butler.
They drew up a code which said that the dance should take place at the Old
Castle, and that the price should not exceed fifteen cents. The whole school
was invited.

The chairman for the J. C. P. was Marion Hanson. She was assisted by
Betty Hildebrandt, Louis Howard, William Denzer, and Betty Schuler. The
code for the play was as follows:

Name: Shirt Sleeves
Place: Capen Auditorium
Time: December 11, 1933, 8:15 p,m.
Price: Thirty-five cents

CHARACTERS

Mother and father

Oldest son and daughter

Twins

Charlotte Fitzhenry and
Donald Finley
John Pricer and
Marion Aldrich
Dorothy Dodge and

William Deisel

Daughter-in-law
Business rival
Friends of daughter

Dorothy Anne Olson

The maid
Milk-man

William Diesel
Florence Harmon and
Phyllis Vincent and
Edwin Roozen
Alice Blum
Ross Selders

The story of the play was concerning the effect that the depress.on had

upon the members of one family.

The ever-faithful "Hitch” was chairman for the J. C. S. Florence Harmon
and Alice Blum were her assistants. There must ha\e been a clause in their
code which demanded "Hitch’s presence in the Study Hall at 12:30 every
noon. There evidently was candy to the right of her, candy to the left of her
and candy all around her, because everywhere you went you would find her
selling candy—at football games, basketball games, and everywhere. But we
must remember that it was partly through her efforts that the book you are
reading was made possible.

Helen Broughton with Florence Harmon and Arnold Watkins were in
charge of the J. R. C. The ceremony which was held in connection with this
project were very lovely. We were very much honored to have the president
of our school give a speech, the first he had given to U. High. The right to
" ear the school emblem was conferred upon forty-one juniors and seven seniors
by Mr. Pringle and Edward Roozen, president. The history of the school was
given by John Pricer; history of the emblem by Margaret Hedgecock; and the
symbolism of tne emblem by Phyllis Vincent. Joe Castle gave a violin solo.

, P ue J° the de P ressl0n , the class emblems were made of silver instead of

nineteenth. The program was as follow s:

T oastmaster
Toast to Seniors
Response
Toast to Faculty
Response
Violin Solo
Reading
Dance

J. W. Kelley

Edwin Roozen

Donald Holley

Nancy Evans

Miss Ellis

Joe Castle

Dorothy Ann Olson

Nancy Evans, Mary Fran
Brown, and Betty Lou
Marcus

The Juniors feel that they will spend an even more profitable year as the
graduating class of ’35 and hope to uphold the fine standards set by this year’s

seniors,

Berthlett, Damato, McLure, Selders, Marsh, Birrell, Elmore, McAvoy, Tarleton, Stephens, Disher
Spiker, Stermer, Washburn, Smith, Petty, VanHuss, Mockerman, Graves, Harper
Cline, Pech, Condon, Powell, Dunn, Cole, Lockins, Herr, Carter, Mereier
Quinn, McGuire, Gross, Hare, Mereier, Brinegar, Mason, Kimble
Kelley, Rachac, Lallamond, Carver, Stubblefield, Stone
Jacquat, Feek, Shaeter, Webb, Brockhouse, Brown, Wullenwaber, Fuller, Watson, Meets

SOPHOMORES

1. Don Baker

2. Claudine Berthlett

3. Helen Birrell

4. George Brinegar

5. Dorothy Brockhouse

6. Mary Fran Brown

7. Tommy Carter

8. Edgar Carver

9. Merrill Cline

10. Ben Coale

11. Maurice Condon

12. Gordon Cushman

13. Felegia Damato

14. Richard Dunn

15. Joan Elmore

16. Marjorie Feek

17. Mildred Fuller

18. Nettie Graves

19. Orville Gros^ * T %»

20. Vincent Hare «**>**'

21. Charles Harper

22. Robert Herr

23. Mildred Jacguat

24. Madeline Kelly

25. John Keltner

26. Joe Kimble

27. Ted Lallamond

28. Elmer Lockins

30. Myrtle McGuire

31. Dean McClure

32. Richard Mason

33. Glen Mays

34. Charles Mercier

35. Edson Lee Mercier

36. Rothena Mockerman

37. James Peck

38. George Petty

39. Robert Pierson

40. Charles Powell

41. Virginia Quinn

42. Minnie Rachac

43. Elizabeth Ratcliff

44. Charlotte Selders

45. Robert Smith

46. Earl Spiker

47. Robert Stephens

48. Raymond Stermer

49. Donald Stone

50. Ruel Stubblefield

51. Eliabeth Shaefer

52. John Sutton

53. Donavon Tarleton

54. Rhoda Van Huss

55. Faye Watson

56. Andrew Washburn

57. Bernice Webb

58. Mary J. Wullenwaber

59. Bonie Meers

D.B. — Dumb Bell

C. B. — Craves Boys
H.B, — Horribly Bashful
G.M. — Gum Boil

D. B. — Doubtful Blockhead

M.F.B. — My Fan Broke
T.C. — Terrible Cuss

E. C. — Everlastingly Coocoo
M.C. — Mostly Crazy

B. C.—Barking Cur
M.C. — Miserable Cow
G.C. — Gripping Creature

F. D. — Fairly Dumb
R.D. — Real Dunce
J.E. — Just a Elmer
M.F.—More Fun

M. F. — Mighty Funny

N. G. — No Good

O. G.—Old Grouch

V.H. — Villianous Haramscaram

C. H. — Comical Hick
R.H. — Rat Hunter
M.J. — Many Jokes
M.K. — Man Killer
J.K. — Junk Keeper
J.K.—Jazz Kid
T.L.—Too Little

E.L. — Excellent Liar
M.M.—Mush Mouth
D M.— Dumb Mut
R.M. — Ruthless Mastiff

G. M. — Genuine Monkey
CM. — Complicated Mess
E.L.M. — Extremely Large Mouth
R.M. — Ruins Men

J.P. — Just a Pansy
G.P. — Grown’ Pains
R.P. — Run-a-way Pig
C.P. — Crazy Pup
V.Q. — Very Quiet!!!!!!??

M.R. — Mighty Rare
E.R. — Ever Ready

C. S.—Cute Sister
R.; — Right Simple
E.S. — Extra Special
R.S. — Rolling Stone
R.S. — Run a Skunk!

D. S. — Dozing Simpletoin
R.S. — Ridiculous Soup-hound

E. S. — Extra Sweet
J.S. — Just a Sucker
D.T. — Dirty Tramp

R.V.H. — Rare Variety of He-b-g-b'

F. W.— Fairly Wonderful

A. W. — Apple Worm

B. W.—Bag o’Wind

M.J.W. — Many Jabbering Words
B.M. —Beer? More !!

, ccj. .u ninpfpen hundred and thirty-three, the sopho-
On September the hfteen ,^ ol hdd ks first class meeting of the year,

more class of University S - brilliant sophomores, Richard

at which officers were ^0^*^ Huss, Ihe former leader.

Dunn, was electe piesr > R ■ w ho took the place of Joan Elmore.

Theodore TaUamond relieved the freshman treasurer, and Vincent Hare is

Se °On N Jember S 3rd, nffieteef/hund/ed thirty-three a class wiener roast was
held at the University Farm. There were plenty of buns, wieners, marsh¬
mallows and cider. Although it rained during the evening, the party con¬

tinued with games in the barn.

The second sophomore party was held in the new gym on the nineteenth
day of January. The entertainment consisted mostly of cards and dancing.
Everyone stayed until refreshments were served.

UHS

Miss Tucker: "What is the best thing to put in a Pineapple pie?”
Bernice: "Your teeth."

UHS

Rhoda: "1 dreamed I died last night!”
Joan: "What woke you up?”

Rhoda: "The heat.”

Robert P.: "A rich man said he wished he had your head.’*
Edson M.: "Thanks for the compliment."

Robert: "Yes, he’s an importer of ivory/’

UHS

Miss McAvoy: "How was iron discovered?"
Tommy: "They smelt it/’

UHS

Little drops of acid,

Little grains of zinc
When put in a testube
Make an awful—odor.

-—Dedicated to John Keltner

Miller, Lawrence, Worthington, Wiley, Turner, Marx, Whitehouse, Ellwood,

Jackson, Lanigan, Meyers, Marguis, White, Sorrenson, Stover, Weirman, Perkins,
Graves, Ellison, Staker, Scott, Fuller, Parret, Brenning,

Malmburg, Blum, Peterson, Raydon, Satterfield, Farnham, Sizemore, Green, Stauffer, Erdman

FRESHMEN

THE FRESHMAN CLASS

This year’s freshman class, the class of ’37, is sponsored by Mr. Elhvood.
The class is the smallest for many years. There are only forty-one students
in the entire class.

Class officers were chosen during the first class meeting of the year. Those
chosen were: president, James Turner; vice-president, Andrew Peterson;
secretary, Dorothy Ann Taylor; and treasurer, Harold Hubbard.

At one of the first assemblies the high and mighty seniors— so they say-
decided they must inflict some punishment on the lowly "freshies”; so the
rule committee read a long list of rules which should be obeyed. The "freshies”
(did not) promptly take these to heart.

The seniors reserved one assembly for making the "freshies” feel their
insignificance. Several freshmen were made to salute the seniors. Others sang
or played the piano. Some lowly fresnie gins then were made to clean
the trophy cases. All of the seniors felt highly successful over their efforts.

As part of the initiation the freshmen were called upon to give a program
in assembly for the rest of the school. There was quite an exhibition
of talent including several piano sees and a srxaphone solo. At the beginning
of the program the whole class sr.og a class song written by Betty Scott, a fine
freshman. At the closing of the program there was a short tableau depicting
the outcome of the Mt. Pulaski basketball game. Mi:s U Hi Defeat died and
Although the prediction was not quite right, the program was highly successful,
was buried. Mr. U. High then vent promptly out and married Miss Victory.

. i f; r ct- for the low percentage of failures
The freshman class was rated first tor tne F , *

during the fall term. They have not done quite so well

The class of '37 has taken part in three parties this year. In the fall term

many freshmen went to the All School party sponsored by the seniors. Rostrum

and the Home Economics societies also sponsored a party in the win er erm

which many attended. The freshman class also has had a class party which was

very successful. The party took place in the Women's Gym under the dirfctyf*

of Lois Fuller. Lois and her helpers furnished a fine party.

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There also have been several members of the class app^Hiited to different
boards and committees. Roger Stauffer was appointed to the Apportionmer^
Board which has done good work. William Staker was appo^int^djLo t^hy
Athletic Board. A committee to decide upon some rules for the use of the
study hall was chosen and turned out a fine set of rules. Dorofhy Ann Taylor
was the freshman member of this committee.

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Many are also out for sports. In the fall term nearly half of the ^eshmep
boys were candidates for the football team. During the winter term quite a

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few went out for basketball, and one of University High’s best players was a
freshman. This spring many boys are out for track and baseball. These boys
are making a splendid showing. Many of the girls have been out forGc A?
sports. Several girls have shown great ability in tap dancing.

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This year s freshman class is quite talented and should get far alongy'&’i
future life. Many of them have gotten high grades so far and if they keep
it up will get on the honor roll in their senior year.

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Harrison, McConnell, Tarleton, Thompson, Miss Tucker, Berthlett, Walker, Meshling
Fuller, March, Yates, Moberly, Olson, Elmore, VanHuss, Brining
Feek, Watson, Rachac, Selders, Ingram, White, Keith, Hildebrandt, Webb

Home Economics Club

Elaine Ingram
Wilma Yates
June Keith
Trunella Walker
Miss B. Tucker

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OFFICERS

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President
Secretary
Treasurer
Chairman of Committees

Sponsor

1 he Home Economics Club was organized November 22 , 1933 Election
of officers was held and the club was officially inaugurated.

iumor^irkTnt- h ? at 11,6 firSt of the X ear £ or all freshmen and

».ch e s £ OT^ h, ^t d G g r“ " ere ^ *

The Home Economics Club and Rostrum together gave an all-school oartv
The floor show and refreshes were rhe ootstLl.o/featuS, „ ( ? h e

-/Stae "o'^r' S - >»re that this sociely

Or; Turnej Hollej Lathrop Woli Merciet Stubblefield FitzHcnry Hensley
Stubblefield Cade Howard Meyers Harper Anderson VanHuss Elmore Olson

Oeseh Fuller Coen Brockhouse

Hedgecock Beyer Duesing Olson Killian Norton Dodge Schuler Parret

University High Glee Clubs

OFFICERS

Margaret Hedgecock. . Treasurer . Robert Turner

Alice Beyer. ... President ... Vere Wolf

The high-school glee clubs enjoyed an unusually interesting schedule this
year, due mainly to the fine spirit of our directors, Miss Margaret Westhoff
and Mr. Earl Smith.

The groups participated in numerous events in addition to their weekly
practices, and the main work of the year centered around the Opeietta. Other
performances were the annual Christmas program, the gioup singing in assemb¬
ly, and finally the music at commencement.

The girls’ work this year dealt with group singing mainly, while the boys’
quartette accomplished the most in other types.

There are many seniors graduating from both groups this year, but there
should be enough members left to keep the good old spirit over until next year.

Stubblefield Pollock Anderson Farnum Blum
FitzHenry Harper Olson Duesing Beyer Norton

Hanson Hildebrandt VanHuss
Keith Aldrich Vincent Watson

Thalian Debating Society

This has been a full year for the Thalian Debating Society. Every term
has been a busy one.

Alice Beyer was elected president for the fall term. The crowning social
event was a steak-fry at Louise Stubblefield’s, where the members had an ex¬
tremely enjoyable time frying steaks and roasting weiners.

Probably the most important event for the fall term was the Thalian-
Rostrum Debate for the Ferdinand C. McCormick cup. The question submitted
by Rostrum was Resolved: That the United States should recognize the Soviet
Government of Russia.” Charlotte FitzHenry and Dorothy Anderson upheld
the affirmative, and won the debate.

In the winter term initiation was held for several members at the home ot
Charlotte FitzHenry. It was a very breath-taking affair. After the initation,
however, everyone had an entertaining evening.

Renee Harper, as president for the winter term, shared honors with Mariada
Duesing because she was out of school the last part of the term.

Charlotte FitzHenry was elected president for the last term. The Thalian
Carnival was held and proved very successful. Rhoda Van Huss and Charlotte
FitzHenry debated against Rostrum on "Resolved: That Great Britian should
grant India her complete and immediate independence.” This time Thalian
lost to Rostrum by a three to nothing vote.

Later will come the much anticioated Thalian Banquet.

It has been a very profitable and enjoyable year.

Orr, Watson

Turner, Pricer, McConkey, Lathrop, Blakeman, Holley, Fairchild
Rod Kohler, Hall, Scott, Evans, Roozen, Martin. Kelly, Wolf, Rich Kohler

Rostrum Debating Society

Another year of Rostrum passes into the pages of high-school history. The
debating efforts and social spirit were revived to the utmost as the older
members completed the year and a number of new talented ones added. Donald
Orr served as fall-term president and faithfully saw through a period of good
debating activity. A colorful Homecoming including a snake dance, parade,
game, and evening dance marked the highlights of the first term. The boys of
Rostrum improved noticeably upon the former celebration as they sponsored

this particular event for the second time.

A clash with the Thalian girls in November placed the Ferdinand C.
McCormick cup in our opponents’ hands by a verdict of a close decision. Robert
Turner and Donald Holley who represented Rostrum this time, however,
regained the trophy by a 3 _ 0 decision in the spring contest, much to the satis¬
faction of the old members.

The winter term was marked by an all-school party managed by Rostrum
and the Home Economics Club. Adrian Scott returned to the president’s duties
for this term and kept up the social spirit satisfactorily.

Roderick Kohler was elected to serve as spring-term president during which
season a number of memorable days for all, and especially the senioi members,

came to pass.

Among the spring attractions were a party and the usual banquet.

A number of efficient debaters are leaving in the graduation of ’34, and
Mr. Pringle feels that his twentieth year with the boys' society is distinguished

with talent and interesting activities.

Fcek, Blum, Howard, Harper

Kelly, Damato, McGuire, Farnham. Harmon, Webb, Taylor, Marquis, Graves
Jacquat, Brockhouse, Beyer, Duesing, Wullcnwaber, Fuller, Norton, Shuler, Yates

Membership

Girls’ Athletic Association

G. A. A. enjoyed a busy year promoting an interest in good health and the
out-of-doors. The various sports were well attended and proved profitable for
all who participated in them.

An all-school party for girls marked the opening of the G. A. A. calendai.
Freshmen, upper-classmen, and faculty spent an enjoyable evening in getting
acquainted and basking in the limelight as "prominent people.”

Two roasts were held. At the first, which was on the south campus,

promising group of new members was initiated. The other was held at the
Children’s School lodge.

In January the club made merry with a bob-sled party which will be long

remembered for more than one reason. After the ride, refreshments were served
at Miss Brown’s.

The spring h° lds in store a banquet and the Central Illinois Play Day for
which University High is hostess. These are awaited with much enthusiasm.

G. A A is most fortunate in having a sponsor like Miss Brown, who is

manship tereSted m ^ VV ° rk ’ ^ Wh ° keeps in the dub a s P irit of true sports-

Sports

Webb, Sage, Graves, Kelly, Marquis, Harmon, Ratcliff, Blum, Harper, Duesing

Hockey has always been the favorite sport at University High, and this
year proved no exception. Each Tuesday and Thursday the green and gold
pinnies could be seen moving up and down the field, eleven strong.

At first the time was spent in practice, but later a five-game tournament
was started between the two intramural teams. These teams, captaine y
Margaret Sage and Bernice Webb, encouraged a spirit of competition through¬
out the year Margaret's team won the tournament, 3-2. Nettie Graves as

head of hockey was manager.

At Homecoming the Varsity won from the Alumni in a close game, 1-0
The University High team included Nettie Graves, Ruth Farnham, Eleanor
Coen, Manada Duesing, Renee Harper, Rothena Mockerman, / V « r ^ Q uin »>
Margaret Sage, Betty Lou Marquis, Alice Blum, Bernice W

Alice Beyer.

The season was marked by an of

some really excellent players. Special cred Margaret Saee

goal guard Alice Blum, center half Renee Harper, right half Margaret Sage,

and right wing Bernice Webb.

Harmon, Graves, McGuire, Harper, Miss Brown, Duesing, Kelly, Sage
Webb, Brockhouse, Wullenwaber, Jacquat, Ratcliff

Basketball was played in the McCormick Gymnasium twice each week
throughout the winter term, A part of each practice was devoted to basket
shooting in preparation for the State Telegraphic Goal Shooting Tournament.
There were four good scores made in this competition. They were made by
Madeline Kelly, Margaret Sage, Alice Beyer, and Mildred Jacquat.

After the season was well started an intramural tournament was held. In
this sport Bernice’s team proved superior, winning by a score of 4-1. The
sophomores seemed to take the greatest interest in basketball; they had a full
team out almost every time.

i ne bowling alley was not available until late in the term, but it seemed
as popular as usual during the six weeks season. Bowling was attended
faithfully every Monday and Wednesday by its loyal supporters.

The high scores for each week were:

Mary Jane Wullenwaber
Margaret Sage ....

Mary Jane Wullenwaber
Renee Harper
Mildred Jacquat
Elizabeth Ratcliffe

Harmon, Jacquat, Graves, McGuire, Ratcliff, ^ ullenwaber. Marquis, Brockhouse
Kelly, Blum, Duesing, Harper, Sages, Webb

In the spring come baseball, tennis, and archery. They are sure to be
successful for there is great interest. There will be an intramural tournament
in baseball, and both singles and doubles tournaments in tennis. It has been
four years since a tennis queen has been crowned, and it is sincerely hoped that

this year may see the tournament completed.

The executive board held noon meetings previous to each monthly meeting
of the society. Business was discussed and plans made for future undertakings.

This year’s board includes:

President .

Vice President .

Secretary .

Treasurer .

Board Secretary .

p oint Secretary .

Assistant Point Secretary .

Outdoor Manager ...

Reporter .

Head of Recreational Activity .

Head of Training Rules and Hockey

Head of Basketball and Baseball .

Head of Bowling and Tennis .

Head of Archery .

Intramural Captains .

. Alice Beyer

. Margaret Sage

Henrietta Howard

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. Alice Blum

’ . Ruth Farnham

Mariada Duesing
Florence Harmon
.3..-. Mildred Feek

ZZ. Lois Full / s r

Elizabeth Ratchffe

. Nettie Graves

. Mildred Jacquat

. Renee Harper

Betty Lou Marquis
Margaret Sage, Bernice Webb

MISS BROWN
Sponsor

Staker, Douglass, Pringle, Watson, Roozen, Ellsworth

Boy’s Athletic Association

Athletics have been greatly encouraged this year by the fine cooperation
of the Athletic Board. This organization has done all of the detailed work
that necessarily accumulates wherever sports are concerned. Letters were voted
to numerous men, finances were regulated and arranged, and attractive
schedules were carded for all sports. To Mr. Pringle, Coach Douglass, John
Watson, Keith Ellsworth, Edwin Roozen, William Wagner, and William
Staker, we wish to express our heartiest appreciation.

Moore,

Raydon,

Douglass, Blum, Gross Hubbard, Blum, Thompson, Miller, Lolhmond, Peck, Carter, Goff
Hensely McClure, Quinn, Roozen, Orr, Wagner, Clark, McConkey, W arson, Kohler, Lawrence
Ellsworth, Rust, Kimble, Sloop, Hall, Kohler, McClure, Hensley, Douglass, (mascot)

Inter-City Champs

Although the team came against a heavy schedule and sntfcred some un¬
balanced defeats, the intercity championship was gained over somis tong
this fall. A scoreless tie with Urbana proved to be a hne start as this oppo
tied for a leader in the Big Twelve race. The Green and G
classed Normal and notched a 7-6 victory on the home field^ Late T y
met with a heart-breaking defeat at the power of the home team ^ n spte
of the disappointment of the 20-0 score at our Homecoming, the Intercity Cup

helped to make a satisfactory close.

Urbana
Champaign
Pekin .

Pontiac

Normal

Feitshan - *

Routt .

Trinity
Leroy .

Opponents’ points

0

U. High

7

U. High . •

20

U. High

20

U. High

6

U. High

12

U. High . •

19

U. High - •

0

U. High

0

U. High . •

84

U. High’s points

0

6

0

0

7

0

12

7

19

51

Douglass, Kohler, Powell, Blackman, Scott
Blum, Herr, Watson, (c) Orr, Hall,
Not in Picture (Sloop, Mercier)

District Champions

Led through a toilsome schedule by Captain Watson, the boys came thru
with a brilliant finish to the basketball season of ’33-34. After dropping all
but three schduled games during the regular season, the long-sought combina¬
tion darted forth with four consecutive victories to claim the District Champion¬
ship honors. In spite of the poor percentage during this season the team
managed to place second in the Intercity Contest. Streator checked further
honors for the District Champions but the victory of Bloomington in the former
finals cancelled all disappointment from other turn-outs. Some fine talent has
been worked with this season and returning lettermen are Mercier, Blakeman,
Herr, and Blum. The spring graduation loses Watson, Scott, Rod Kohler,
Sloop, Orr, and Hall to the U. High basketeers.

SCORING FOR THE SEASON

Watson.

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Mercier.

. ... 25

Blum.

.61

Rod Kohler.

.22

Scott.

.44

Sloop . . .

... .20

Hall.

.... 34

Blakeman ....

.... 17

Herr.

.... 31

Orr . . .

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Baseball

Douglass, Sutton, Turner, Roozen, Walston, Stephens, Stephens, Schricher
Herr, Mcrcier, Thompson, Watkins, Blum, Diesel, Powell, Cu;hm.in,
Hall, Blum, Watson, Scott, Rust, Clark, Harper

Sluggers

Baseball prospects look very promising this year as the season starts or
a number of likely candidates have answered the roll call. The nucle »
lettermen, including Captain Carter, with ^ atson, Sioop u

were bolstered up by the two Ste P he “ ^J^ ^’ deV eioped. Schedules for
Sutton, and others. A real bunch of hitters is being aevei p

the spring include two games with Ben Funk two g am andRantoul

with Champaign, and probable struggles with Lexington ’

This attractive schedule should make this section of sports appreciated

U. High.

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Spiker, Brinegar, Staker, Peck, McClure, Hare, Hensley, Cushman
Kimble, McClure, Jesters, Gates, Roosen, Orr, Fairchild, McConkey, Finley, Marx, Scott
Ellsworth, Staupper, Gross, Lockins, Powell, Diessel, Lollamond, Kohler

Track

Hilltoppers and Speedsters

Seven lettermen return to back the spring squad, including Kimbler, the
excellent quarter-miler; Scott, also a 440 man and handy with
weights; Rod Kohler, hurdler and jumper; Powell, the pole-
vaulter; McConkey, the distance stepper; Raydon, a dash con¬
testant; and Hall, a fine hurdler and sprinter. A large number
of promising boys are out this spring and an interesting
schedule is in store for them. Frey is in charge of track and
is assisted by Jester, instructor in field events. Fairchild,
McClure, Ellworth, Roozen, Finley, and Orr are men of prom¬
ising ability so far this season. A number of interesting meets
have been arranged with Normal, Forest, Atlanta, and'others.
Also, the squad will participate in the county and district tour¬
naments. VC e are hoping for a repetition of last year’s results.

Harold Fry
Coach

Outstanding Athletes

Russel Sloop, diminutive quarterback on the Intercity Championship
team, has been a great athletic favorite this year at U. High. He is a fine ball
handler in basketball and covers as much ground at short-stop as the best of
them. He should really develop in college sports.

Tanky Johonus” Watson wins honors at whatever he attempts. This
year he was a great asset to the football team as end; he was captain, center,
and mainstay of the basketball team; and he held down the initial sack for the
baseball nine. What a man!

The Kohler Twins showed their athletic ability on the gridiron this year
to the regret of the opponents. Rod also was a good ball player in the winter
and was valuable in track.

Bob Carter captained the baseball team in 34 and was often seen toting
the pigskin in the fall. Coach Douglas will be indeed sorry to lose him.

Bob "Seymour” Hall is probably one of the most valuable athletes
U. High ever had. Brilliant "footballer,” star forward, hurdler, dashman, out¬
fielder—a record to make any boy envious. He more than followed in his

brother’s footsteps.

Paul Kimble is rated the outstanding quarter-milei of the 34 track cam^
paign and is co-captian as well. Paul was a whale of a fullback for the good

ole Alma Mater.”

Freshman Blum this year showed the best ability in basketball, but was
up and coming in other sports. We hate to prophesy to what heights he

climb.

Adrian Scott, as usual, gave a fine account of himself ‘^P° rt ^ e
Football, basketball, baseball, and track letters were again an .
is mighty proud of him.

Keith "Tony” Ellsworth and Dale McCluiu twosturdy giants

really set the example for football men. They also stood out in

. - n f f| ie 1935 prid teams, performed with

Franky Rust, co-captain elect of t g I w j n a better

marked ability in both football and baseoall tins y^ar. nere
season for him next year.

, i j . k P overlooked, for his fine showing was the
Lynn McConkey should not be distinguished himself,

highlight of the track season. In football, he also g

"ASK THE PROFESSOR” CAST

Operetta

For the first time in six years the students of University High School ga\e
an operetta. The boys’ and girls’ Glee Clubs under the direction of Miss
Margaret Westhoff produced "Ask the Professor’’ on Thursday evening,
November 23.

The story is about the trials of Maryida O Neal, the laundress daughter
during her year at a fashionable girls’ school, to which she is sent by John
Anisworthy, a friend of Red O’Neal, Maryida’s brother, and his sister June.
At that time she convinces Professor Will Breakeasy of several things (mainly
that his theory of heredity is correct) and wins respect in his mind.

The characters in the play were Professor Breakeasy (so careful), Vere
Wolf; John Anisworth, Robert Turner; June Anisworth, Dorothy Ann Olson;
Mrs. O’Neal, Louise Stubblefield; Red O’Neal, Donald Holley; Emily Lee,
Maryida’s best friend, Mariada Duesing; three college girls: Margaret Parrett,
Renee Harper, Mary Katherine Schuler; Polly, Eleanor Coen, and her staunch
friend Tommy Freshman, Tommy Carter; Maryida O’Neal, Charlotte
FitzHenry. These were assisted by other members of the Glee Clubs and
dancers directed by Miss J. Anne Brown.

George Broughton was head electrician, assisted by other members of
the glee club.

The accompaniments were played by Miss Mary Ellen Reece, pianist, and
the Illinois State Normal University orchestra under the direction of Miss
Margaret Westhoff and Professor F. W. Westhoff.

The members of the two glee dubs wish to thank Mr. Earle Smith, assistant
director, and Mr. James Donaldson, as well as Miss Margaret Westhoff for their

direction. The operetta was such a success that it is hoped to be attain made
an annual event. &

Senior Plays

Since it was possible to secure a great deal of dt ‘ un ^ 1 ; fh^usuaTspring
class of ’34, two different one-act comedies were: chosen f° ^ P ^

program. The Senior class presente annm presenUtion was May

first English comedies, and The Hzg

the fourth, and the two casts were chosen as follows.

GAMMER GURTON’S needle

Gammer Gurton, who loses her needle ...

Hodge, Gammer’s servant . .

Doccon, a scheming rascal .-. .

Tibo, Gammer’s maid . ..

Cock, Gammer’s boy . .

Dame Chat, a neighbor . ...

Doll, her maid ... .

Dr. Rat, the curate .. ...

Master Bailey, the judge .-.. .

The stage manager .... ..

This comedy deals with a search for a lost nee
pair of trousers.

Eleanor Coen
Adrian Scott

.v e re woif

.. Mari ad a Duesing

Lynn McConkey

. Charlotte FitzHenry

Louise Stubblefield
Bob Hildebrandt
Richard Kohler
Roderick Kohler

which is found in a

THE HIGH BROW

Magdelon and Cathos, the young ladies .

Gorgibus, the father of Magdelon .

La Grange and Du Croisy, suitors .

Mascarille, talented valet .

Jodelet, the other valet .

Marotte, a maid .

Almangor, a footman .

Sedan chair carriers ...

Fiddlers and Ladies .

This farce, typically Moliere concerns

new in Paris, who receive a fail cose o

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... Donald Orr

. Ruth Farnham

... Lynn McConkey

.Kohler Roderick Kohler

. Richard Kohier, j Qe c ast le

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a pair of affected young ladies,
own medicine.

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All-School Party

Probably the most outstanding social event on the 1934 calendar was the
All-School Party sponsored by Rostrum and the Home Economics Club and
held on February 16. This party offered an extremely varied program to the
large crowd that attended and pool, dancing, and cards were only a few of the
events participated in.

The party was held in the Women’s Gymnasium with adequate decorations
being arranged for by the hosts. The faculty were all invited to attend and
they helped greatly in making the party a success.

The highlight of the evening was an unusual floor show arranged with the
assistance of Roger Martin and this was followed by very delightful refresh¬
ments gotten together and served by the hostesses.

In all of the varied ways, therefore, this proved to be the best enjoyed
social activity of the year.

Calendar of 1934

September 11 — Back in the harness.

September 16—First football game of the season at Urbana. 0-0.

September 23—We beat Champaign, 7-6, on our own gridiron.

September 29—G. A. A. entertains all girls of the school with a party.

October 6—Meet our old foes from Normal High and take ’em 12-6.

October 14 — Second homecoming game with Pontiac, 20-0. Sh!

Dance at Fell Hall.

October 27—A great game with Routt Academy at Jacksonville, although we

lose, 27-13.

November 3—First all-school party of the year.

November 10—Meet Trinity at Fan’s Field and win, 7-0.

November 23—"Ask the Professor” puts our glee clubs and their director on

the map.

November 24-Some G. A. A. girls take a bicycle hike and how did they get

home? There weren’t any flat tires, either.

December 4—Winter term begins. Thalian and Rostrum clash and Thalian

regains the McCormick Cup.

December 11—Junior class presents "Shirt Sleeves.

December 15 — Rostrum goes social and throws a p )

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all went home to

This pause marks when we

wait for Santa Claus.

January 5—Beat Trinity in basketball, 15-9.

February 16—Another successful all-school party.

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During this period the laundrymen and mothers had a holiday from w ash¬
ing shirts. Don’t ask us why!

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March 7, 8, 9, 10—District Tournament at McCormick Gym. Carlock vs.

U. High—We win a smashing victory over a mighty (?) foe.
30-18.^ Stanford vs. U. High—Again we stage a surprise and
beat a team slated as a winner, 27-10. Bloomington vs. U. High
-—We win the tournament, 12-10.

March 14, 15, 16, 17—Sectional Tournament. Streator vs. U. High—Streator

knocks us out, 46-18,

March 21—Another precedent broken! "Ziggy” lets the physics classes out of

one hour of lab. period.

March 24—Thalian puts over her annual carnival and substitutes for the jan¬
itors the day after.

March 27—We awake to find ourselves almost snowed under. Fights ensue.

March 29—Rostrum entertains (?) in assembly.

March 30—G. A. A. treats new members to a tea.

April 4—Thalian and Rostrum clash. Rostrum regains cup.

April 28—Sophomores make merry.

May 4 Seniors have a final fling at play-actin and present Gammer

Gurton’s Needle” and "The High Brow Ladies.”

May 19—Junior-Senior banquet. G. A. A., Thalian, and Rostrum also have

spring banquets.

June 5— Seniors bid a fond farewell to dear old U. High at Commencement.

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In the hall — . ,

Ruth Farnham: "Have you got your notes written on your

handkerchief?”

Margaret Sage: "Yes.” M

R Farnham: ’And your book under your coat?

M. Sage: "Yeah.”

Farnham: "Did you make sure you can sit behind Vere where

you can see?”

Sage: Sure.

Farnham: O. K. Let s go take the physics test.

* * * * * *

We suggest that Mr. Barger add this to his repertoire of withering wit¬
ticisms:

"Class is dismissed. Don’t wag your ears as you go out,”

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In geometry class —

Conspicuous names in a recent roll call (the list in Pop Pringle’s hand¬
writing) were Eddie Roozen, Miss Blakeman, and Eleanor Cuckoo.

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Back, in the hall —

Bob: "Will you marry me?”

Nancy: "No, Em afraid not.”

Bob: "Oh come on, be a support.”

(On second thought, maybe these were two other people.)

(Third thought, not so good.)

And on to history —

Miss Stephens: "When did the Christian religion begin, Chelsea?”
Mr. Marx: "About 732 B. C., I think.”

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And literature —

When we were giving quotations from Shakespeare, things came
to a standstill when Robert Parker was called upon.

Miss Stroud: "What? Not one line from Shakespeare, Robert?
Anybody who cannot think of something in one minute will flunk

the course.”

Robert (in desperation) : ' Those are but wild and whirling words,
my lord.”

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Going out for lunch we find — . . . , , . ■ ;,?»•

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umbrella ?”

* * * * * *

After assembly

Alice Blum:
John Blum:

"Did you vote for the honor system
"Sure. I raised both hands.

of rules, Bub?

Among the ads in magazines
There lives a quaint and happy race
Their problems solved by soap and soup
A smile on every simple face.

—V ere

* * * * * *

Sure, I’d like to keep this figur^-but you can’t
take lemon juice forever.— Vincent.

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My favorite dramatic critic is the cashier at my
bank.— C . L. F. H.

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The excess energy with which women are filled
is now expended in talking.— Dorothy.

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his intelligence.— Beverly.

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